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Amateur idiot interested in space. Hoping to make more people aware of the crews and achievements of the Paraglider Research Vehicle, The Gemini Tow Test Vehicle and the Northrop HL10 Lifting Body. Other items do appear.
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On the 23rd of May 1933 test pilot Bruce A. Peterson was born. Photos and information NASA.

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On the 22nd of May 1962 Milton O. Thompson was in the pilots seat of the Paraglider Research Vehicle. The vehicle, Paresev 1A fitted with a 600 square foot Dacron wing, carried out two air tow tests behind a Piper PA-18 Super Cub aircraft. Photograph and information NASA.

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On the 20th of May 1969 William H. Dana was in the pilots seat of the Northrop HL10 for its 18th flight. The vehicle achieved a speed of 959 kilometers per hour from an altitude of 14,966 meters. The flight lasted 6 minutes and 54 seconds. Photograph and information NASA.

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'Closer Than Europa': Scientists say Ceres could be the easiest ocean world to reach Source: BUSINESS TODAY search.app/61oWA Shared via the Google App

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Oh no. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Happy birthday, Trevor Cooper! 🥳 Click https://bgfn.sh/trevor25 to get up to 50% off selected Star Cops and Doctor Who audio dramas and bundles. Hurry! Sale ends no later than 23:59 (UK time) on 25 May 2025.

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Tickets available for Abertawe/Swansea next Tuesday www.ticketsource.co.uk/cover-to-cov... please share with Swansea friends as Pontypridd and Crickhowell are sold out

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A few tickets for tonight’s gig in Nottingham have become available

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ISRO's 101st Big Rocket Launch Takes Flight, Loses Satellite Minutes Later Source: YouTube search.app/1PyJn Shared via the Google App

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Rocket Lab launches radar imaging satellite for iQPS Source: SpaceNews search.app/V7uWP Shared via the Google App

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Really dig how Hopper used this same bldg in four different urban paintings. It had to be in his neighborhood.

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How sad it is that so many with news media , entertainment and political platforms have cruelly or cynically chosen the route of the transphobe - I keep hearing of a rise in mental health crises in the trans community - know there are many that support you

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Imagine remotely starting a car that's engine that hadn't run in 21 years? NASA did that with Voyager's thrusters while it is 25 billion kms away in interstellar space & is travelling away from you at 61,500 km/h. FFS - Scientists are incredible - TRUST THEM!!!

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All gigs gone well but knew one night I’d feel some cracks appearing - quite an intense run - thanks to those I am meeting along the way - will superglue tomorrow

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British officials told the U.S. they are concerned about the safety of SpaceX’s plans to fly its next Starship rocket over British territories in the Caribbean, where debris fell earlier this year after two of the company’s rockets exploded.

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Make. This. Happen.

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With a launch attempt by Gilmour Space this week,they said they aren't livestreaming it. I did for Southern Launch and HyImpulse in 2024 from the Nullarbor Plain. I have the equipment, the cameras and a Starlink connection. ##GetJoshtoGilmourSpace

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How poetry has replaced anxiety - hope you enjoy this thecosmicshamblesnetwork.substack.com/p/replacing-...

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Respect to NASA for somehow fixing the thrusters on their Voyager spacecraft which broke 20+ years ago and is currently 48 years from earth. ✌️ #DIY #nasa #voyager

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How cool is this. Voyager 1 is coasting in interstellar space, more than 48 years & 25 billion miles from Earth. Its back-up manoeuvring thrusters failed more than 2 decades ago. But @NASAJPL have GOT THEM WORKING AGAIN!!!! www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasas-v...

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After 3 hard years of 2 week tests, projects due the day before tests, many other assignments as well as attending lectures and rotations every Monday-Friday with very little to no breaks. I’ve finally attained my Pharm D Doctorate🥼👨🏾‍🎓. You can address me as Doctor. Ken now👨🏾‍⚕️

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Let's get this party starrrrteddd. Let's spread the word and hopefully get my friend @aussienaut.space will be able to attend the next #GilmourSpace launch from Australian soil.

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Let's get this party starrrrteddd. Let's spread the word and hopefully get my friend @aussienaut.space will be able to attend the next #GilmourSpace launch from Australian soil.

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What a wonderful thing to see. My brilliant friend @josielong.bsky.social

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And now I am off to Ely www.toppingbooks.co.uk/events/ely/r...

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From Sci-Fi to Reality: Rocket Lab’s Pioneer Spacecraft Delivers In-Space Manufacturing Source: YouTube search.app/woZCU Shared via the Google App

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@bluefiretheatre.bsky.social Really enjoyed this. A lot of fun. Looking forward to more... Most disturbing bit was the destruction of the poor man's Star Trek box set 😁

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Varda Space reentry capsule lands in Australia, completes hypersonic research mission Source: SpaceNews search.app/JzmPL Shared via the Google App

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It may not currently be in Edinburgh, but it's still a terrific piece of theatre from @dickyv.bsky.social Don't just take my word for it. northwestend.com/born-in-the-...

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It may not currently be in Edinburgh, but it's still a terrific piece of theatre from @dickyv.bsky.social Don't just take my word for it. northwestend.com/born-in-the-...

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Last few nights have been sold out - but still a few tickets left for Norwich tonight bookbugsanddragontales.com/product/INCE...

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New Signals Hint at a Lost Ocean of Water Concealed Within Mars Source: ScienceAlert search.app/XSvqZ Shared via the Google App

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@bluefiretheatre.bsky.social Looking forward to hearing this.

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